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Getting Control of Your Tongue
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 14: No one really wants to be a jerk. But what comes out of our mouths can just as easily burn the house down as build it up. Whether we say things we shouldn’t out of pain, pride, selfish ambition, lack of empathy, or for whatever other reason, we’re not…
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How to Make a Wise Decision
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 15: A group of teenagers was asked, “What’s the most important issue you face?” One said, “When you boil everything down, it’s really about how to make good decisions.” The other fourteen boys approvingly nodded their heads in agreement. James explains the difference between God’s wisdom and worldly wisdom. Join…
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Can Your Tongue Be Tamed?
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 9: We all put our foot in our mouth all the time. But sometimes we lose control and say things we regret. Some of those things can’t be undone. Unsurprisingly, the Bible explains the problem and gives the pathway to success. Join Patrick Morley and learn God’s way to tame…
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The REAL Man in the Mirror
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 8: Let’s put this to rest right now. Patrick Morley didn’t name his book or ministry after a Michael Jackson song. In the book of James, there are two types of men who look in the mirror: one who deceives himself into thinking he’s living a godly life, and one…
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Why Do I Sin?
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 5: Temptation. We’ve all faced it. You’ve been tempted to lie avoid getting in trouble. You’ve been tempted to cheat to get ahead or pay lower taxes. You’ve been tempted to gossip, hold a grudge, or to think you’re better than someone. Why do we sin? Is it a test?…
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The Strong and Happy Man
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 4: “Happiness is a serious problem!” Talk show host Dennis Praeger makes that point abundantly clear in his book by that name. Many Christian men are not happy and do not know how the Gospel can make them happy. In our text for today, James teaches us what the strong…
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A Kingdom Perspective: Pride and Humility
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 3: We all deal with pride—for some, it’s a minor conflict, for others, it’s a major battle. Pride is an issue facing every man. You and I can overcome it with the right mindset and perspective. That’s where James helps us. He gives us a Kingdom perspective. Join Jim Angelakos and…
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The Surprising Link Between Wisdom and Faith
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 2: Have you ever had a time in your life when you just weren’t sure what you should do? That lack of clarity can be terrifying as you bounce between options, worried that you will make the wrong decision and pay the consequences. Planting our feet firmly in faith, we…
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Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First
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God’s plan has always been for the spiritually mature to pass on their wisdom and experience to the next generations. Who better to show us how than Paul, and what better advice than his last letter to Timothy? Join Patrick Morley as we dive into Paul’s first piece of advice to Timothy, why it’s so…
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What You Gain Through Reflection
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So far in this series Paul has told Timothy—and by extension, us—many “things.” Now, says Paul, it’s time to reflect and seek insight into these things. Who doesn’t want more spiritual insight? Yet we often miss the spiritual connections that are present in the common details of everyday life. How do we solve that problem?…
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Who Is This Jesus?
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We live in a culture less and less familiar with Jesus. It seems that first century Ephesus was equally unfamiliar with who Jesus is. The role, humanity, and deity of Christ was something Paul wanted Timothy to remember. It was the core of Christianity back then, and it’s the core of our faith today. We can’t…
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How To Live Clean in a Dirty World
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The church has always been a mixed bag of people. Some get swept up with the false teachings and broken promises of secular leaders, while others cleanse themselves of those things to be set apart, useful and prepared for the special purposes of God. Join Jeremy Schurke as we continue our study “Passing The Torch:…
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IDENTITY: 5 Things You Get to Say About Yourself
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Jeremy Schurke kicked us off in week one with a stirring yet optimistic and hopeful portrait of the troubled road ahead for biblical manhood. Next, we turn our attention to the specific issues that have many men flummoxed, frustrated, anxious, and angry. First up is your identity. Who are you, really? Join Patrick Morley on…
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PURPOSE: You Were Made for This!
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What are you willing to give your life to? Not, what would you die for, but rather, what do you live for? Why are you here? The world gives us two rubrics for our purpose: build something—like wealth, reputation, or status; or find happiness—through comfort, affluence, or convenience. But ultimately, the world’s perspective leads nowhere. It’s like…
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A Man’s Pilgrimage in the 21st Century
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From Abraham to Israel to Jesus, Scripture is filled with pilgrimage stories. For centuries, Christians have embarked on reoccurring pilgrimages that formed the roads of Western Europe and birthed modern towns centered around Christian relics. Good morning, everybody. How are y’all feeling? How y’all doing? Great, great to hear. Well, I’m back again and we’re…
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The Core Affections of the Heart
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Some would have you believe that different generations are now hopelessly out of touch with each other. But that’s just nonsense. Cultures change, but the core affections of the human heart never change. We all want the same things and have the same struggles. That’s why any man—from eighteen to eighty—can read the book of…
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Cultivating a Sensitivity to the Voice of the Spirit
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None of us want to walk around angry, mean, sad, anxious, impatient, unfaithful, snarky, or out of control. But that’s exactly what happens when we’re not in step with the Holy Spirit. Unless and until we fully understand how to stay in step with the Spirit, we will always be overly vulnerable to the voices…
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Why is Building So Important?
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What does it mean to build? Do you think of skyscrapers or assembling a project? What if I told you that what you build depends on the way you carry yourself before others? Throughout our days, we never know who is watching us, but yet, we have a responsibility to them. Join Khayree Pender to discover why…
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You Can Make an Amazing Contribution!
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Does the world make you mad? That would not be surprising because the world is trying to get inside your head. But God wants to get inside your head too. Join Patrick Morley as he shows you how God wants to empower you to make an amazing contribution! If you’re not already in a group,…
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The Role of Prayer in Making Good Decisions
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What is a major decision facing you right now, and how will you go about making the right choice? It could be about your work and career, your marriage and home life, the education of your children, how to restore a broken relationship, how to handle a health issue, or any of dozens of other…
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A Foolproof Guide to a Righteous Life
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There are many persuasive leaders and teachers out there. Amazon is full of books on successful business and self-help books. You can watch hundreds of 18 minute TED talk videos to learn secrets of influence, management, psychology, and even the right way to tie a shoe. But these authors, speakers and professors can’t teach you…
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Created to Conquer If…
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Do you ever catch yourself walking with your head hung low or defeated by the results of an attempt? Do you find yourself letting those feelings stop you from pursuing other dreams? When you reflect over your life, do you every think to yourself, there is no need to try, I will just be rejected? What…
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The Believer’s Struggle With Sin
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Why do you still struggle with sin, and what can you do about it? That’s what we’re going to conclusively nail down in this study. Join Pat Morley and discover how to handle temptation and sin in light of this truth: while sin is part of the normal Christian experience, you are not the villain in…
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How Is Your Life Going So Far?
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Do you know Christians who are disappointed with how their life has turned out so far? Are you disappointed? Many men have not yet grasped what it means to live under grace rather than law. They are still a slave to the power of sin, rather than living under the reality of grace. Although they’re…
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The Advantages of Faithfulness
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Are there truly any benefits to being faithful? Can we all agree that remaining faithful can get frustrating? That frustration leads us to not being fully committed or bargaining to make things fit our personal standards. Join Khayree Pender as he helps us answer the question: What haven’t we been faithful in? And then encourages…
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What’s Going On Inside Your Head?
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Colossians 2:8, Romans 8:5-8, John 8:44, John 14:26, Proverbs 4:23 We all know we have a running conversation with ourselves. But it’s not just “self-talk.” We’re not the only voice in the conversation! Altogether, there are four “other” voices constantly exerting themselves to shape what we think, say, and do. Not all of them are…
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The Voice of the World
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Romans 1:20, Colossians 2:8, Romans 12:2, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Ephesians 2:1-5, Psalm 73 Every man you know is trying to move his life forward and make something of himself. But most of them also say, “It’s just hard.” The world is not your friend. The world wants you to doubt that Jesus…
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The Voice of the Flesh
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If you’re like most men, you feel a lot of pressure to come off as a spiritual, righteous, and good Christian. But you also know that you’re not the man that others think you are. Not really. And that may be okay for the general public. But we also need to know how to keep…
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Pressures of Flesh
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When the superhero is needed, that means the villain is present. We are in a constant battle with flesh where in a world that is active and loud the voice of the flesh seems to become overbearing. Join Khayree Pender to discuss how we use our spiritual filters to separate the voice of the flesh…
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My Voice is Enough
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Going through life, we are faced with many decisions and rely on rapid responses. Oftentimes it is normal to respond to the loudest voice, which is not always be the best choice. But as we grow, we have to learn, instead, to lean on the voice of the Holy Spirit. Join Khayree Pender as he…
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Identity: Settling Who I Am and What My Life Is About
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This series can be used alongside The Christian Man book and Coaching Guide as you go through The Christian Man Mentoring Experience. Click here for more mentoring tools. 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 8:3-6, Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 18:9-14 These are turbulent times to be a man. As Nick put it, “It feels almost impossible to live…
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Life Balance: Priorities and Management
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This series can be used alongside The Christian Man book and Coaching Guide as you go through The Christian Man Mentoring Experience. Click here for more mentoring tools. Matthew 22:36-37, 1 Peter 3:7, Galatians 5:14, Psalm 1:1-3 Life tends to pull us in so many different directions and if we are not careful, the many…
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The Right Way to Deal with this Powerful Drive
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Matthew 5:27-28, 1 Corinthians 6:18, 2 Samuel 11 Our sexual desire is one of the most easily corrupted and difficult to tame of all our desires. It’s not exactly news , but we live in a culture that glorifies lust and sexual immorality. It’s ubiquitous. In our sex-saturated culture, it’s impossible to watch or read…
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Guarding Your Heart and Mind (Marcos Peres)
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1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, Colossians 3:5, Hebrews 2:14-15, Romans 6:6-8, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 Launch: Strategies to Build Your Career and Family concludes with a final powerful message. It’s all around us: online, in the media and television, even in casual conversation. We live in a hyper-sexualized culture. And with temptation lurking at every corner, how does…
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Looking for Affirmation in All the Wrong Places (Sheldon Wilson)
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1 Corinthians 4:15 LAUNCH features six powerful stories from successful leaders to help you face life’s changes and challenges. In this lesson, you’ll hear from Sheldon Wilson as he addresses the impact of a growing pandemic in our churches and our nation: fatherlessness. The absence of a godly father and his daily affirmation creates the…
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Overcoming Your Past to Fulfill Your Calling (Chris Mikkelson)
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Psalm 105:1-5, Jeremiah 31:34, Romans 3:23-24, Colossians 1:13-14, Psalm 107:2, John 8:36, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Matthew 28:19 LAUNCH features six powerful stories from successful leaders to help you face life’s changes and challenges. In this one, you’ll hear from Chris Mikkelson. Even though Chris now regularly speaks to audiences of hundreds of thousands of people…
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Before You Settle for a Lesser Life, Consider This
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2 Corinthians 4:7 – 5:7 Jesus told us the most important thing we can do is love God with all our might. So we set our hearts, souls, and minds on that course. But then…life happens. Who among us doesn’t feel overrun (or even knocked down) by troubles and setbacks? Do you find yourself (at…
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Are You Ready for Anything?
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Luke 12:35-40; I Corinthians 9:19-27, 10:12-14; I Peter 3:14-16, 5:8 Paul finishes up his first letter to the Corinthians with a summary of Christian manhood: “Be on your guard,” he says. “Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. Do everything in love.” We are starting a new series looking at these…
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If You REALLY Want To Do Something Great, Pass It On!
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John 8:31-32, 2 Timothy 2:2, Titus 2:6-8, 1 Timothy 5:1, John 4:35-38, John 15:1-8, 12-13, 20-21 Ask a Christian man succeeding in life, “What’s your secret?” and he’s probably going to tell you, “I had a mentor.” Or “A man took me under his wing and showed me the ropes.” Or something similar. There’s no…
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If You Want to be Great, You Have to Start Here
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Matthew 25:14-30 Why do some men make it big starting with little or nothing, and others never seem to rise above their circumstances? As we continue to look at the parable of the talents, Jesus teaches us a key to the success and failure of the servants that applies to us today. Join Brett Clemmer…
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The Greatness That Is Available to Everyone
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recognition & status: Matthew 23:1-12; sacrifice: Mark 10:29-31; mindset: Luke 17:10 Are you a single man who wants nothing more than to marry, settle down, and start a family? A newlywed who wants to get his marriage off on the right foot? A husband and father who feels overwhelmed by your responsibilities? A man who…
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The Possibility of Greatness
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John 14:12; 1) Mark 9:33-35; 2) Matthew 20:26,28; 3) John 13:15; Luke 22:24,26,27 God wants YOU to do something great with your life. The first step to every great outcome is to imagine its possibility. For example, imagine what it would look like in your community if no child went to school hungry, no inmate…
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All the Wisdom of the World in 30 Minutes
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Ecclesiastes 13 How often do you hear men asking these kinds of questions? Why does my life feel so empty? I got what I wanted, so why am I still not happy? Why does contentment always seem to elude me? Why can’t I conquer worry and disappointment? Where can I go to find meaning? In…
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Solomon’s Advice If You Want To Be Counted Among The Wise
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Ecclesiastes 10 None of us want to play the fool. That’s obvious. That said, we all know men who just seem to be really good at making wise decisions. What is it that they have discovered? And how can we increase our own wisdom? Tapping into Solomon’s own legendary wisdom, that’s what we’re going to…
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Solomon’s Great Secret of Contentment
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Ecclesiastes 6 What if you had everything you ever wanted and could enjoy it? That would be great, right? But what if you could find just as much enjoyment with what you have right now? Wouldn’t that be awesome? Join Patrick Morley as Solomon explains how a man who has it all can “choose” not…
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Even If You Can Get Rich, Only God Can Make You Happy
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Ecclesiastes 5 When you hear, “Money won’t make you happy,” it’s a little hard to swallow when you’re behind on your bills. Especially if the person telling you has money! Money IS important. But if you’ve ever had money, you also know that above a certain level, money often creates more problems than it solves.…
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If This Shoe Fits Don’t Wear It!
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Ecclesiastes 4 Solomon searched and explored to find out what a man can do that is worthwhile. Fortunately for us, he wrote down what he found. He explained what a man can gain for his toil. In this lesson, Solomon turns our attention to four odious situations we should avoid at all costs. But he…
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Solomon’s Prescription For a Happy Life
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Ecclesiastes 3 Sometimes we feel on top of the world, but sometimes we feel like the world is on top of us. Whether you’re carrying a burden or are experiencing something beautiful, God is watching how you respond. What is he looking for? Join Patrick Morley for yet another amazing insight from Solomon as he…
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The Boy Who Gave Away His Lunch
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Matthew 14:14-21; Luke 8:1-3; Luke 21:1-4; 1 John 4:7-8 Do you have any bad habits? Do you bite your nails when you’re nervous, speed up when someone goes to pass you, use sarcasm to cover up an insecurity? What about good habits? Are you a runner or a healthy eater? Where do these habits come…
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More Than a Feeling
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1 John 3:11-24 Is there something you really love? Like a hobby? Or a sports team? Or a person? When you love something, you don’t just put it on the back burner and hope you get around to it. You pursue it, learn about it, expend time and energy on it. The world often defines…
Personal Growth & Transformation
Explore the journey of personal growth and transformation through spiritual disciplines and biblical insights. This series focuses on developing qualities such as faithfulness, patience, stewardship, and wise counsel. Learn practical steps to declutter your spiritual life, embrace the Sabbath, and cultivate a deeper relationship with God. Each lesson is designed to help you grow in wisdom, contentment, and trust, providing a strong foundation for lasting change and spiritual renewal.